Completed NAE Grand Challenges for Engineering A diverse committee of experts from around the world, some of the most accomplished engineers and scientists of their generation, proposed 14 grand challenges for engineering. The panel, which was convened by the U.S. National Academy of Engineering NAE at the request of the U.S. National Science ... Latest UpdateSeptember 19, 2025 Read More
Completed Analysis of Causes of Deepwater Horizon Explosion, Fire, and Oil Spill to Identify Measures to Prevent Similar Accidents in the Future This study is examining the probable causes of the Deepwater Horizon explosion, fire, and oil spill in order to identify measures for preventing similar harm in the future. Latest UpdateMay 30, 2012 Read More
Completed Technology for a Quieter America This multi-year study reviewed state-of-the-art noise-control engineering, described the technological, economic and political climate for noise control, and identified gaps in research. Latest UpdateApril 12, 2011 Read More